Today, your leadership style will likely be a product of your ability to understand what those in your charge are going through. While you may be somewhat assertive as you provide others with guidance, it may be your competence and your compassionate nature that win over the hearts and minds of your subordinates. They will likely rush to fulfill your commands because you have shown them that you understand the challenges that they are facing at this point in their lives. You can make use of this developing rapport today by steering your charges toward those activities and avenues that will best highlight and hone their unique talents.
It is when we are most sure of ourselves that we command both the attention and the respect of the colleagues and associates called upon to labor alongside us in a supportive capacity. We cannot lead others unless we ourselves know what it is we hope to achieve and how best to realize these goals. Because the people around us will be looking to us for guidance when they are unsure of themselves, we need to be a steady and reliable beacon of authority they feel they can approach with their concerns and questions. The compassionate and understanding reception we give them will demonstrate that we know what they are going through and can help them maneuver successfully past the challenges at hand. An assertive attitude will prove less important than surety and confidence today as you work to ensure others realize their full potentials.